Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the 17th Century

by Michael Windelspecht

Book Overview

The 17th century was a time of transition for the study of science and mathematics. The technological achievements of this time directly impacted both society and the future of science. This reference resource explores the major scientific and mathematical milestones of this era, and examines them from both their scientific and sociological perspectives. Over fifty entries, arranged alphabetically, illustrate how this was a time marking the first...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313315019
• ISBN13: 9780313315015
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"